HeyRuaHow to say “pancreas” in Irish
- Irish:
- paincréas
- English:
- pancreas
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PANG-kray-uss” /ˈpaŋkɾʲeːsˠ/
- Plural:
- paincréis (pancreases)
- Genitive singular:
- paincréis, an phaincréis (e.g. ailse an phaincréis, cancer of the pancreas)
- Genitive plural:
- paincréas, na bpaincréas (e.g. méid na bpaincréas, the size of the pancreases)
What does “paincréas” mean?
- pancreas
- A gland near the stomach that produces digestive juices and insulin.Also: pancreatic gland, sweetbread.
“Paincréas” with the article
The plural of pancreas in Irish is paincréis. Here is paincréas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paincréas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paincréas, the Irish word for pancreas.
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Pancreas in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pancreas?
The Irish for pancreas is paincréas (pronounced “PANG-kray-uss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paincréis.
How do you pronounce paincréas in Irish?
Paincréas is said like “PANG-kray-uss” (IPA /ˈpaŋkɾʲeːsˠ/).
What is the plural of pancreas in Irish?
The plural of paincréas is paincréis; with the article, na paincréis means “the pancreases”. The genitive plural is paincréas, as in méid na bpaincréas (the size of the pancreases).
Why does paincréas change to phaincréas or bpaincréas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paincréas becomes mo phaincréas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaincréas (eclipsis).
What is the adjective for pancreatic in Irish?
Use the genitive 'an phaincréis', as in 'ailse an phaincréis' (pancreatic cancer).
